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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,896.94, 1,276,348.12 and 542,849.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,896.94, 1,276,348.12 and 542,849.91 is: 749,127.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,896.94 : 1,276,348.12 = 542,849.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,896.94/1,276,348.12 = 542,849.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,896.94x = 1,276,348.12 × 542,849.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,896.94x = 692,865,462,070.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,865,462,070.67/924,896.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,127.21

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